Design and production of rotary tables

Company

" In the world nothing great has been done without passion. "

(F. Hegel)

Cam Driven Systems (CDS) is a specialized company in the study, development and manufacture of high precision mechanical components. CDS represents a resource for customers that are seeking motion control solutions and ideas for industrial automation, packaging and assembly. We are committed to the development and expansion of our high-quality product range to provide our customers with a competitive advantage.

Mission

We are committed to developing and providing equipment for automation, assembly and packaging systems that meet and exceed our customers’ standards for quality and excellence.

Vision

To be a leading supplier of Industrial Automation components and solutions for our wide range of worldwide manufacturing customers.

Our Story

1953
1960 - 1970
1970
1979
1986
1993
1998
2000
2007
2000 - 2012
2014
2015
2016 - 2017
2018
2019 – 2021
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2019 – 2021
New solutions for the industrial automation sector.

Despite the difficulties with the Covid-19 pandemic, the product range was extended with three new solutions.
The extension involved three types of motion: rotary, linear, and handling.

  • TCR: programmable rotary table
  • CPC: chain pallet conveyor
  • MCR: freely programmable Pick and Place
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2018
“PRESIGIOUS AWARDS” from IES
(Institute of Economic Studies of India)

The constant commitment in innovation has been recognized from the IES (Institute of Economic Studies of India) with the “PRESTIGIOUS AWARD” as Certificate of Excellence for Quality, Innovation and Management.

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2016 - 2017
Innovation and Industry 4.0

The constant dedication and re-investments by the company to continue with the evolution of the digital age has been acknowledged by two important awards:

During the Conference of Confindustria Cremona, the Minister for Economic Development, Mr. Carlo Calenda presents the prestigious award “Company strategy based on innovation”.

The Minister of Labor, Mr. Giuliano Poletti, awards a recognition of the investments on digital infrastructures to improve the decision processes and connectivity in production

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2015
Production Facilities expansion

Construction of a new production plant of 6000 m² (65,000 ft²) begins to make CDS more reactive to market requests, expanding logistics and production with new Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) and robot tended machinery.

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2014
ECAM: Mechatronics

ECAM is born via the continuous technical improvements of CDS. ECAM simplifies the management of indexer positioning and wiring of a PLC or an Inverter/VFD.

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2000 – 2012
Global market

To globally promote and support our products more efficiently, CDS opens branches in several strategic countries:

  • 2002 in Sparta (NJ, USA) Gate Technologies Inc. (formerly CDS Corp.)
  • 2008 in Rain am Lech (Germany) Gate Deutschland GmbH (formerly CDS GmbH)
  • 2010 in Pune (India) Bettinelli Automation Components Pvt. Ltd.
  • 2012 in Heidelberg (Germany) a second branch of Gate Deutschland GmbH
  • 2016 in Shanghai (China) Gate Shanghai
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2007
MEDICAM

CDS establishes the MEDICAM brand to provide specific solutions for clean room assembly and testing applications.

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2000
Cam Driven Systems

The CDS brand is created to provide stronger support for international markets. The CDS brand is devoted to mechanical actuators and production of precision cam systems.

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1998
ISO 9001 Certification

The Company obtains ISO 9001 Certification no. 1022/4 dated July 20th, 1998. It confirms the ability of Bettinelli to be a leading international supplier for automation solutions.

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1993
TL Series Precision Link Conveyor

The introduction of the TL Series Precision Link Conveyor is the result of continuous research of new products needed to satisfy customer requirements. The Precision Link Conveyor was developed and built completely within the company and is now the market leader for machine platforms that demand accurate, fast and reliable linear transfer systems.

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1986
New production plant

To continue to support the rapid growth of the previous two decades, the company relocated to Bagnolo Cremasco, into an historical production complex named De Magistris. The complex (2200 m² - 236,000 ft²) was built in 1923 and is an important representation of Italy’s manufacturing history. After a considerable restoration and modernization project that retained the historical value of the original site, it is a beautiful example of industrial archeology and the current corporate headquarters of all Bettinelli brand products.

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1979
Company reorganization

After the founder, Constantino passed away, his son, Vincenzo took control of the company. In 1982 the second son, Ferdinando Bettinelli, also joined the company. They introduced new visions and innovation to improve growth and continue leading the company to new developments with the latest innovative technologies.

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1970
Cams

During the 1970s, Bettinelli begins activities that will project the company into a continuous growth pattern in international markets: Special Purpose Machines (SPM) for component assembly and production of cam positioners and indexers.

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1960–1970
Growth

During this period, Bettinelli grows by diversifying: production of gas burners for industrial ovens and domestic stoves, production of stators for electric motors and continuing with the production of metallic components.

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1953
Foundation

Our story starts in Crema, Italy in 1953 when founder Constantino Bettinelli started the company Bettinelli Officine Meccaniche (Bettinelli Mechanical Office), which specialized in production of metallic components.

Quality

Quality

Quality has always been a core value guiding every decision we make. It extends beyond our products to include services, processes, and the way we manage our business every day. For over twenty years, we have been ISO 9001:2015 certified, a tangible proof of our ongoing commitment to improvement and to maintaining high standards in everything we do.

ISO 9001:2015

Sustainability

We believe there is no future without sustainability. That’s why we turned our commitment into action, achieving ISO 14001:2015 certification. It’s an important milestone, but for us it’s above all a new starting point—a motivation to keep improving and minimizing the environmental impact of our operations.

ISO 1400:2015 Sustainability
Inclusion

Inclusion

A healthy, fair, and respectful workplace is the foundation for any company’s growth. Thanks to the collective effort of our people, we have achieved Gender Equality certification UNI PDR 125:2022 a recognition that reflects our inclusive culture and our commitment to keep nurturing it, day after day.

UNI PDR 125:2022

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